Water Supply Engineer

at Tetra Tech International Services
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted April 2, 2020
Category Administration
Engineering
Management
Job Type Full-time
Currency UGX

Description

About US:
Tetra Tech International Services is implementing the USAID-funded Uganda Sanitation for Health Activity. The project works to increase household access to sanitation and water services and improved health through hygiene behavior change campaigns in homes, schools and health facilities in up to 25 districts in Uganda.

About the Project:
TETRA TECH International Services is recruiting highly qualified candidates for the USAID-funded Uganda Sanitation for Health Activity. The project works to increase household access to sanitation and water services and improve health through hygiene behavior change campaigns in homes, schools and health facilities in up to 25 districts in Uganda. The ability to work in a multi-cultural, multiethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and gender are essential requirements.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or water engineering from a recognized university.
  • Master’s degree is a plus.
  • At least seven years of professional experience in design, construction and/or supervision of rural and peri-urban water supply infrastructure.
  • Registration and licensure as a professional engineer in Uganda is an added advantage
  •  u Practical field-level experience with water service delivery mechanisms: Water and Sanitation Development Facilities, Umbrella Authorities, NWSC Competency with pipeline design and drafting software e.g. EPANET
  • Strong grasp of the principles and procedures specified in the 2013 Water Supply
  • Design Manual published by the Ministry of Water and Environment MWE.
  • Excellent planning skills using MS Project and other office software
  • Experience in design and construction supervision of piped water supply systems, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of WASH projects, with an emphasis on community and institutional Water supply
  • Experience working with District Water Officers, Umbrella Authorities or Water and Sanitation Development Facilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication in English Integrity and pride in performance.
  • Flexibility and willingness to fulfill any tasks as required to keep USHA and RI-USAID collaboration performing at a high level

 

Applying Instructions

All Applications should be submitted to Jobs@Uganda-sanitation.org with a subject Water
Supply Engineer – Sanitation for Health Activity.

Qualified candidates should provide their current curriculum vitae CV, cover letter, Salary Verification documents and 3 professional references. Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed will not be considered. Please ensure
that all necessary documents are delivered, as incomplete applications and/or corrupt files may delay processing of your applications or remove you from consideration. No phone calls will be accepted. Short-listed candidates who meet the job profile credentials will be contacted for an interview. Selected candidates will be hired as soon as they are available. Compensation will be
commensurate with relevant experience and established salary history.
Applicants with previous USAID experience are encouraged to apply.

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